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I have two busy STRs. I don’t currently have external cameras on the properties, but I’m considering adding them. I haven’t really had issues, but I want to be prudent. Do you have external cameras on your properties?
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Just had my first tenant move into my first rental property. They moved from out of state without seeing the property in person first. I gave them a video tour. They are not satisfied with the paint on the baseboar...
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I bought my first rental in December 2018. Seller never got a permit replace a beam in the basement. What are my options?
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... except ceramic or porcelain tile.I've been researching what to replace the remaining bedroom carpet with, and I've been looking for an alternative to labor-intensive ceramic tile.This property has a concrete slab....
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I typically do smaller, older pier and beam remodels, but I may have an opportunity to flip a well preserved home. The 12ft ceilings, wood details, dental mouldings are all still intact. There was some damage to a 196...
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Once you reach "Level 1" of financial freedom (as Brandon would say), what do you do about health insurance for your family? Thanks.
When people get into Real Estate investing for the first time, they generally are pretty Doe eyed. They have dreams of making it big but seldom have a realistic vision for what that will entail. It is not uncommon for...
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Looking for guidance for how to handle rental income on my tax return this year:
1. Rented a room in my town home to a friend from May 2021 to December 2021. I live there as well.2. Made around $3k in rental income (...
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I know I’m late on this…but what happened with the BP app? Few weeks back I realized it wouldn’t open anymore and I thought I needed an update. Now the Apple App Store says the BP app is no longer available.
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Question - can we still require a non refundable deposit for service animals in Washington State? Potential tenant is asking if it is required since it is a service animals - oh and there are TWO!